26 Books recommended by Taylor Swift

Wonderful Tonight
George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me
Author :Pattie Boyd

"I devoured this intriguing woman’s memoir." - Taylor Swift [Source]

To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird, Book 1
Author :Harper Lee

"[The storytelling] makes your mind wander." - Taylor Swift [Source]

The Fault in Our Stars
Author :John Green

"My. Favorite. Author." - Taylor Swift [Source]


Furious Love
Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century
Author :Sam Kashner

"I read a book about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor recently, and how there was this crazy frenzy surrounding them." - Taylor Swift [Source]


Normal People
A Novel
Author :Sally Rooney

Taylor Swift told a fan she loved this book. [Source]

Eat Pray Love
One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Author :Elizabeth Gilbert

One of Taylor Swift's favorite books picks for "You are What You Read." [Source]

Conversations with Friends
A Novel
Author :Sally Rooney

"I really like her book. [...] I like the tone she takes when she's writing. I think it's like being inside somebody's mind." - Taylor Swift [Source]

The Beautiful and Damned
Author :F. Scott Fitzgerald

"It’s something [the author] did so well, to describe a scene so gorgeously interwoven with rich emotional revelations, that you yourself have escaped from your own life for a moment." - Taylor Swift [Source]

The Kennedy Women
The Saga of an American Family
Author :Laurence Leamer

"I’m just so obsessed with the whole history of J.F.K. and R.F.K." - Taylor Swift [Source]


Charlotte's Web
Author :E. B White

One of Taylor Swift's favorite books picks for "You are What You Read." [Source]

The Great Gatsby
Author :F. Scott Fitzgerald

"Taylor Swift's 'Delicate' video is full of parallels to [this book]." - Korey Lane [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What types of books does Taylor Swift recommend?
Taylor Swift has openly discussed the books she loves and recommends. She is particularly fond of classics such as Jane Austen's ‘Pride and Prejudice’, Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’, and Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’.
Q2: Does Taylor Swift have any recommendations for books on particular topics?
She has discussed how she enjoyed books on topics such as young love and grief as topics in books she enjoyed. She has also listed books where she found inspiration for her songwriting, such as ‘Angela’s Ashes’ by Frank McCourt.
Q3: Does Taylor Swift share actively her book recommendations?
Yes, Taylor Swift actively reviews books she has read and recommends some to her fans. She does this both on her Instagram and her website.
Q4: How many books does Taylor Swift recommend?
Taylor Swift has recommended dozens of books to her fans. They span from classics to more modern novels.
Q5: What are the benefits of Taylor Swift recommending books?
Taylor Swift’s fans feel an intimate connection with an artist they deeply admire. Through her book recommendations they feel they can better understand her thought process and more deeply appreciate her music and her artistry.